I know I've blogged about him earlier this year, but I keep listening to his fantastic mixtape Nostalgia.ULTRA. He's set to release his debut album through Def Jam Record in the spring. If the mixtape is any indication, the guy will be a star very soon. He reminds me a lot of John Legend armed with an equally amazing voice. He's a little rougher around the edges than Legend and doesn't have the same prowess on the keys. Ocean has collaborated with many established artists including an appearance on two of the best tracks off Jay-z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne. Watch out. (and I know I said Lana Del Rey would be a star - I take that back)
"Thinking About You"
"Swim Good".... excuse the poor English
"We All Try"
"Dust"
"Made in America" - Watch the Throne
Despite the fact that I have a consistently apathetic stance on overly religious lyrics, his work on "We Made it in America" is breathtaking.
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